Measuring LARGE!

Hi everyone,I went for my weekly check today and I was told I'm measuring big. My whole pregnancy I have been measuring right on target except two weeks ago. At 34 weeks I was told I was measuring 35 weeks and today, at almost 36 weeks, I was told "you're measuring very large!" My doctor wouldn't tell me how large but she did order an ultrasound and insist it be done "right away." I haven't had an ultrasound since 20 weeks and at that point I was told I wouldn't have one after that if everything looked ok. So of course, I'm extremely nervous. When I asked my doctor if she thought something was wrong she rudely said, "I don't know. That's why I'm ordering the ultrasound!" I've noticed I've been retaining water (swelling) an awful lot the past three or four weeks and have even gained 8 pounds the past two weeks. I have an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow but I can't stop worrying. I had a miscarriage at almost 17 weeks last year and I'm obviously expecting the worst. Does anyone have any advice or experience with measuring "large"? Thanks for your help since my doctor wasn't!

Hi everyone,I went for my weekly check today and I was told I'm measuring big. My whole pregnancy I have been measuring right on target except two weeks ago. At 34 weeks I was told I was measuring 35 weeks and today, at almost 36 weeks, I was told "you're measuring very large!" My doctor wouldn't tell me how large but she did order an ultrasound and insist it be done "right away." I haven't had an ultrasound since 20 weeks and at that point I was told I wouldn't have one after that if everything looked ok. So of course, I'm extremely nervous. When I asked my doctor if she thought something was wrong she rudely said, "I don't know. That's why I'm ordering the ultrasound!" I've noticed I've been retaining water (swelling) an awful lot the past three or four weeks and have even gained 8 pounds the past two weeks. I have an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow but I can't stop worrying. I had a miscarriage at almost 17 weeks last year and I'm obviously expecting the worst. Does anyone have any advice or experience with measuring "large"? Thanks for your help since my doctor wasn't!

I could be wrong but I'd say if you were measuring large they may just want to induce you or do a c-section. I would guess LO is ok health wise. Try not to worry, it won't help anything. Hope everything works out:-)

I could be wrong but I'd say if you were measuring large they may just want to induce you or do a c-section. I would guess LO is ok health wise. Try not to worry, it won't help anything. Hope everything works out:-)

Thanks for the response. I'm trying so hard not l freak out but it's way too hard for me after a previous loss. I can't help but think the worse. Thankfully my husband is amazing and telling me not to worrying but I keep thinking "what if." If a c-section is all that comes out of this I am totally ok with that. Didn't know if it could mean something is wrong with the baby. That's what worries me.

Thanks for the response. I'm trying so hard not l freak out but it's way too hard for me after a previous loss. I can't help but think the worse. Thankfully my husband is amazing and telling me not to worrying but I keep thinking "what if." If a c-section is all that comes out of this I am totally ok with that. Didn't know if it could mean something is wrong with the baby. That's what worries me.

At 28 weeks, I was measuring 4 weeks ahead. I already had a 30 week growth ultrasound scheduled, so she said she'd. have my high risk OB send her the report seeing as how she wanted answers. When I asked her if there was a cause for concern and she said "it could mean something and it could mean nothing." They took measurements, checked organs, and measured fluid levels. Just turns out my baby was bigger, although we'll see at birth. DD was supposed to be over 8 lbs according to ultrasound and she was 5 lbs 10 oz. I wouldn't worry.

At 28 weeks, I was measuring 4 weeks ahead. I already had a 30 week growth ultrasound scheduled, so she said she'd. have my high risk OB send her the report seeing as how she wanted answers. When I asked her if there was a cause for concern and she said "it could mean something and it could mean nothing." They took measurements, checked organs, and measured fluid levels. Just turns out my baby was bigger, although we'll see at birth. DD was supposed to be over 8 lbs according to ultrasound and she was 5 lbs 10 oz. I wouldn't worry.

You could have high fluid. I believe it's called polyhydramos(sp). They may want to induce. I've measured ahead all along. I was as much as 6weejs ahead from external measurements, and baby measured 3 weeks ahead at 32week ultrasound. I ended up having monthly ultrasounds because of this (6th us is tues). At today's appt I measured 41weeks but I'm 37. For me, it's a combination of where baby is located, her large size (supposed to be 10lbs if we go to 40 weeks) and extra fluid. This next ultrasound will determine if I am having a c section.

You could have high fluid. I believe it's called polyhydramos(sp). They may want to induce. I've measured ahead all along. I was as much as 6weejs ahead from external measurements, and baby measured 3 weeks ahead at 32week ultrasound. I ended up having monthly ultrasounds because of this (6th us is tues). At today's appt I measured 41weeks but I'm 37. For me, it's a combination of where baby is located, her large size (supposed to be 10lbs if we go to 40 weeks) and extra fluid. This next ultrasound will determine if I am having a c section.

They probably just want to check your fluid levels is all. The doctor cannot telly you why a baby is measuring large just by looking at your belly, hence the ultrasound. I have them twice a week for Gestational Diabetes. I am also measuring large and so is the baby as well as my fluid levels. That's why they check them so often. It's probably nothing though. You could just have a big baby. No need to freak out.

They probably just want to check your fluid levels is all. The doctor cannot telly you why a baby is measuring large just by looking at your belly, hence the ultrasound. I have them twice a week for Gestational Diabetes. I am also measuring large and so is the baby as well as my fluid levels. That's why they check them so often. It's probably nothing though. You could just have a big baby. No need to freak out.

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To: LdyBg20

Posted: Dec-26 10:53 PM (10 of 24)

I started measuring big a few weeks ago. I have a high amount of fluid. My dr said it can be caused by GD (even though I passed my 1-hour... She had me repeat it last week and I passed again). She said 50% of the time try don't know why and everything turns out fine.

I started measuring big a few weeks ago. I have a high amount of fluid. My dr said it can be caused by GD (even though I passed my 1-hour... She had me repeat it last week and I passed again). She said 50% of the time try don't know why and everything turns out fine.

Regarding high fluid- it could be no big deal, or it could be a problem with gestational diabetes or a birth defect. I DO NOT want to scare you- I've had it for a while as have others and ultrasounds have not found a prob with the baby. Google polyhydramnios, and read the nih's medline web article on it. Don't let it worry you too much , tho. Good luck!

Regarding high fluid- it could be no big deal, or it could be a problem with gestational diabetes or a birth defect. I DO NOT want to scare you- I've had it for a while as have others and ultrasounds have not found a prob with the baby. Google polyhydramnios, and read the nih's medline web article on it. Don't let it worry you too much , tho. Good luck!

I have been measuring big since 33 weeks and my doctor was also concerned so scheduled me a ultrasound the next day. With the ultrasound he saw what looks just like a "fat" baby but he's also concerned that it could be Edema (fluid under the baby's skin) since then I've had weekly ultrasounds and have to go in twice a week for a stress test. I've had multiple blood test and with the ultrasounds they've looked at fluid and even did a biophysical test where they test her joints and muscles to see if they're working properly and my doctor still can't figure out what it is I'm now 36 weeks and measuring 40. I hope the best for you hopefully we're just having big "fat" healthy babies. ;)

I have been measuring big since 33 weeks and my doctor was also concerned so scheduled me a ultrasound the next day. With the ultrasound he saw what looks just like a "fat" baby but he's also concerned that it could be Edema (fluid under the baby's skin) since then I've had weekly ultrasounds and have to go in twice a week for a stress test. I've had multiple blood test and with the ultrasounds they've looked at fluid and even did a biophysical test where they test her joints and muscles to see if they're working properly and my doctor still can't figure out what it is I'm now 36 weeks and measuring 40. I hope the best for you hopefully we're just having big "fat" healthy babies. ;)

At my last apt I was 34 weeks and was measuring at 38. I'm not worried at all. I measured big with my son too. Had no GD with him, was actually a pretty healthy pregnancy and he was 7lbs 8oz at 35w4d! I make big babies ;)

At my last apt I was 34 weeks and was measuring at 38. I'm not worried at all. I measured big with my son too. Had no GD with him, was actually a pretty healthy pregnancy and he was 7lbs 8oz at 35w4d! I make big babies ;)

This is literally exactly what happened to me about two weeks ago. Went from being on track to measuring 4 weeks ahead, swelling, weight gain the whole thing. They tested me for pre e and did an ultrasound. Everything was fine and my doc basically said that if I eat too much sugar it will cause the baby to get fat bc they have no way to build muscle in utero. After being good for 34 weeks I had started to eat kinda crappy. So wake up call for me. Im Sure all will be fine for you too. GL keep us posted.

This is literally exactly what happened to me about two weeks ago. Went from being on track to measuring 4 weeks ahead, swelling, weight gain the whole thing. They tested me for pre e and did an ultrasound. Everything was fine and my doc basically said that if I eat too much sugar it will cause the baby to get fat bc they have no way to build muscle in utero. After being good for 34 weeks I had started to eat kinda crappy. So wake up call for me. Im Sure all will be fine for you too. GL keep us posted.

Thank you all for your responses. As you can tell, I cannot sleep :( Seems like others have experienced similar situations and have survived. I guess I need to be patient and wait for my ultrasound this morning at 11:20! I'm so sad that my husband can't make it but he's amazing and called his sister and my mom to come for support. I'm hoping the ultrasound tech will be able to share some information with me so I don't have to wait for my doctor appointment on Monday for results. I will be sure to let you all know how I make out today. And thanks again!

Thank you all for your responses. As you can tell, I cannot sleep :( Seems like others have experienced similar situations and have survived. I guess I need to be patient and wait for my ultrasound this morning at 11:20! I'm so sad that my husband can't make it but he's amazing and called his sister and my mom to come for support. I'm hoping the ultrasound tech will be able to share some information with me so I don't have to wait for my doctor appointment on Monday for results. I will be sure to let you all know how I make out today. And thanks again!

I'm 37 weeks 3 days today. At my 36 week appointment I measured 39 weeks, 7 lbs 11 oz. US can be off by 14 oz according to my doctor so they are not always reliable. He advised that with a bog baby it increases your risk of needing a c-section, and if you induce early to have baby smaller the induction also increases your risk for c-section. His advice... wait and see. (I specifically asked "Worse case scenario, I have a c-section?" He said yes.) So I really wouldn't worry. I also had a MC last year so I understand that's easier said than done. But if you haven't had any complications to this point and a c-section is the "worst case scenario", that doesn't seem so bad. :)

I'm 37 weeks 3 days today. At my 36 week appointment I measured 39 weeks, 7 lbs 11 oz. US can be off by 14 oz according to my doctor so they are not always reliable. He advised that with a bog baby it increases your risk of needing a c-section, and if you induce early to have baby smaller the induction also increases your risk for c-section. His advice... wait and see. (I specifically asked "Worse case scenario, I have a c-section?" He said yes.) So I really wouldn't worry. I also had a MC last year so I understand that's easier said than done. But if you haven't had any complications to this point and a c-section is the "worst case scenario", that doesn't seem so bad. :)

I have measured ahead of my original EDD since I was 32w. I'm 38w6d and yesterday I was measuring 42w. : / I wish the docs would have never mentioned I was trending ahead of schedule because they got my hopes up that my LO would come early, even though he's my first. Measuring large can be a combo of things...a big baby, anterior placenta (in front), fluid amounts, the position of your LO, or in my case...all of the above! Ordering an US just helps the docs rule certain scenarios out once your DD gets closer but isn't always a negative thing nor does it mean anything is wrong. Mine ordered one just to see fetal growth since the last one. At least they are ordering the tests instead of playing a guessing game! You should try to get some sleep and relax. The stress isn't good for you or your LO. So sorry to hear about your 17w loss and hope everything works out! You may just have a healthy sized kid!

I have measured ahead of my original EDD since I was 32w. I'm 38w6d and yesterday I was measuring 42w. : / I wish the docs would have never mentioned I was trending ahead of schedule because they got my hopes up that my LO would come early, even though he's my first. Measuring large can be a combo of things...a big baby, anterior placenta (in front), fluid amounts, the position of your LO, or in my case...all of the above! Ordering an US just helps the docs rule certain scenarios out once your DD gets closer but isn't always a negative thing nor does it mean anything is wrong. Mine ordered one just to see fetal growth since the last one. At least they are ordering the tests instead of playing a guessing game! You should try to get some sleep and relax. The stress isn't good for you or your LO. So sorry to hear about your 17w loss and hope everything works out! You may just have a healthy sized kid!

Btw- I Reread your original post and saw the 17w loss. I lost a baby at 18 weeks years ago. Very scary. And also measuring very large this PG (41weeks at 37). I've def been more of a worrier this PG but I also much more informed.

Btw- I Reread your original post and saw the 17w loss. I lost a baby at 18 weeks years ago. Very scary. And also measuring very large this PG (41weeks at 37). I've def been more of a worrier this PG but I also much more informed.

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